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2020-07-15 09:18:49
Fnac of lymph nodes says suppurative lymphadenitis. What this means ? What are its treatment? The node us hard and moveble.
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Hello, suppurations means pus or discharge. If the infection in lymph node is not completely treated then the bacteria will form pus. The treatment is to drain the pus and send for culture and to check type of bacteria. Meanwhile antibiotics can be started.
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Consult an ENT specialist online or locally
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1. Start with some good pain medications like combiflam thrice daily if there is pain till consultation

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It means there is pus in lymph nodes. Antibiotics and removal of the lymph node for sampling. Tuberculosis to be ruled out.

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That means there is infection in the nose. Should treat with antibiotics .

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